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City Takes Proactive Approach Regarding Short Term Rentals
Sedona Arizona
Sedona AZ (September 22, 2016) – With the passing of Senate Bill (SB) 1350, which now prohibits cities and towns from banning the use of single family residences for short term vacation rentals, the city of Sedona’s Community Development Department encourages those interested in renting their property as a short term rental to contact the Community Development Department to discuss...
Candidates Selected for Sedona Police Chief Interviews
Article submitted by City of Sedona AZ
Sedona AZ (September 21, 2016) – In June 2016, the city of Sedona conducted a nationwide recruitment for the position of Chief of Police, and upon review, a search committee narrowed down the finalists from thirty three to fifteen, and after phone interviews, to the top seven candidates.
After Police Chief Ray Cota’s resignation in June 2016, the city...
Eye on Sedona City Attorney Robert Pickels
City of Sedona City Attorney Robert Pickels Jr.
Sedona AZ (September 14, 2016) – It is hard for me to believe that my wife, Lisa, and I have now been Sedona residents for well over a year. So much has happened in the city in the time we have been here. Our adjustment to life in Sedona has been amazing and we now feel as if this is truly home for us.
In reflecting back on my experiences in the...
Learn About Impacts of and Weigh in on APS Rate Case
Article submitted by City of Sedona AZ
Sedona AZ (September 13, 2016) – At the regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, the city of Sedona will hold a Listening Session regarding the issues surrounding the current rate case Arizona Public Service (APS) filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC). APS’ rate case proposes changing the cost to purchase electricity,...
Election Central 2016: Unofficial Sedona Primary Election Results
Harry Danilevics for SedonaEye.com Election Central 2016
Sedona AZ (August 31, 2016) – The unofficial preliminary primary election results for the city of Sedona, Arizona, August 30 election, are listed below. Note that these results do not reflect processing of all ballots.
“No determination of election will be made until all ballots are processed and we receive the unofficial final...
Eye on Sedona with Councilman Jon Thompson
Article submitted by City of Sedona AZ
Sedona AZ (August 25, 2016) – When people use the term return on investment, they’re usually talking about money. They look for a good ROI when they invest in the stock market, for example. And because both the investment and the return are purely financial, ROI is very easy to calculate. ROI comes up in City Council discussions, too, but with a difference....
State Route 89A Paving Requires Lane Reduction
Sedona AZ (August 15, 2016) – Travel heading through Oak Creek Canyon on AZ State Route 89A between the cities of Sedona and Flagstaff can expect delays for both northbound and southbound travel while paving is underway between Indian Gardens to south of the switchbacks (milepost 385-379).
Paving will take place Tuesday (August 16) through Thursday (August 18) from 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with...
Harley McGuire’s Final Journey
Harley McGuire, Star SedonaEye.com Four Paws Up Pet Columnist crossed the Rainbow Bridge today.
Sedona AZ (August 14, 2016) – It wasn’t without resistance this brave little dog finally gave in to a battle he realized he could not win.
This gentle little dog, having lived in his Sedona forever home for the past nine years, came from an unknown background except for a few scant facts.
Having...
Community Asked to Sponsor Exhibits and Support Tinsel Town
Article submitted by City of Sedona AZ
Sedona AZ (August 9, 2016) – It may be hot outside, but planning for this holiday season’s Tinsel Town has begun, and the city of Sedona’s Parks and Recreation Department seeks businesses and organizations to sponsor and or exhibit at the event.
As Sedona’s only holiday walk-through light display, exhibitors create their own light display at a unique...
City of Sedona Striping of SR 89A Continues
Article submitted by City of Sedona AZ
Sedona AZ (August 3, 2016) – The City of Sedona contractor will complete permanent striping on State Route 89A between Forest Road and north of Art Barn Lane on the evenings of Monday, August 8, 2016, and Tuesday, August 9, 2016. This work was originally scheduled for August 1 through August 2, 2016, but was delayed due to weather.
Work will primarily...

